THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD PRESENTS THE USD 19.28 RATE
Join in the festivities. Celebrate our birth year - 1928 - and eight decades in hospitality.
Just months after launching one of this year's most lavishly expensive holidays in honor of our 80th anniversary - an epic USD 1 million trip "Around the World" - The Leading Hotels of the World turns the tables and embraces its founding year (1928) with an astounding promotion. At 12 noon GMT (8 a.m. EST/Eastern Standard Time) on October 1, 2008, we will release a limited number of the world's most-coveted hotel rooms at the unprecedented rate of USD 19.28 per night. For 80 minutes only, registered consumers will be able to secure the celebratory USD 19.28 rate and experience a multitude of our iconic members. For details be sure to read the Terms and conditions
This offer is based strictly upon limited availability and cannot be combined with any other offer or benefit. Individuals that have registered for the promotion will have the opportunity to reserve a maximum of two nights at USD 19.28 per night (exclusive of taxes, vat or other supplemental charges) at a single participating hotel for travel between November 1, 2008 and December 15, 2008. Additional nights may be available at the hotel's standard rates. The number of rooms available at the USD 19.28 rate and the available dates for travel vary among the participating hotels.
All purchases are restricted to one reservation per customer and are non-transferable. Any additional or improperly booked reservations at the USD 19.28 promotional rate will be subject to cancellation by the hotel and/or The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Room nights cannot be resold through any alternate distribution channels. Reservations are subject to the other terms and conditions of the reservation, including occupancy restrictions and cancellation policies.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. does not guarantee that customers will be able to obtain the promotional rate and shall not be liable in the event such rate is unavailable for any reason, including, without limitation, the limited availability thereof or the inability of a customer to access lhw.com to make a reservation. The following persons are not eligible to participate in this promotion:
a.) employees of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. or any affiliates or subsidiaries thereof; b.) employees of any member of The Leading Hotels of the World; and c.) immediate family members of, or persons domiciled with, any such employee.
As part of the pre-registration for this promotion, The Leading Hotels of the World will be collecting email addresses. The Leading Hotels of the World reserves the right to use these emails for the purpose of communication regarding the 1928 offer as well as other promotional offers.
davamond said: ummm, I registered, kind of, but there is no account or login given, and I am not sure what that means?
You are now registered for the Leading Hotels USD 19.28 promotion. On October 1, 2008, you will be asked to enter your e-mail address, which will serve as your key to unlock this special limited offer. Just enter your e-mail that you pre-registered.
Wait, it's 8 a.m. EST...which is 5AM PST in California.
Spindoctor
Member
posted: Sep. 25, 2008 @ 10:30a
I'm going to be in Frankfurt during that time, and needing a hotel regardless ---so I'm in for trying to book a room there.
romeopitbull
New Member
posted: Sep. 25, 2008 @ 2:59p
It's a two night maximum. I don't think you'd want to have a honemoon for only 2 nights.
dfly
Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 10:05a
From an email from Leading Hotels of the World with a few more details....
We are delighted to reconfirm that you are registered to participate in the USD 19.28 promotion. As the promotion has received a tremendous response, we have attached some frequently asked questions and information to assist you in making the most of the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you really selling these rooms for USD 19.28?
Absolutely! Our hotels have generously offered us inventory, totaling over 6,000 room nights, at the promotional rate in US Dollars or at an equivalent rate in local currency. The promotional rate does not include tax, VAT, service charges, or supplemental fees.
What time does the sale start?
The sale will start promptly at 12:00 noon GMT on October 1, 2008. This means 8 AM in New York, 2 PM in Paris, and 9 PM in Tokyo. To learn what time it will begin in your city, please visit the world clock site by clicking here.
How will I book the sale?
The USD 19.28 sale is being sold exclusively on our website through a specially developed, dedicated web page. On the day of the sale, at the appointed hour, you'll be able to access the sale by logging into www.lhw.com/1928 using the email with which you registered. The sale will not be available via our reservations centers.
Is the rate for a single or double room?
The room rate is the same for both singles and doubles.
What is the maximum number of nights I can reserve?
The sale rooms are being sold with a maximum of two nights per customer.
What if I need to extend my stay?
Given the magnificent destinations that are going on sale, we expect that two days will not be enough for most of our customers, so we’ve made it easy for you to "complete your vacation" as part of the sale. Based upon availability, you'll have a chance to add nights before or after your sale priced stay either in the same hotel or, if you’d like, in another Leading hotel nearby.
What is the timeframe for travel?
Sale stays will be available between November 1 and December 15, 2008. Dates may vary at participating hotels.
Tips for Making the Most of the Sale
Given the response we’ve received to the sale, and the limited availability of the inventory, you may also be wondering how to improve your chances of securing a room at the sale rate. Here are a few ideas:
Get to the sale early!
Like all good sales with limited inventory, the smartest thing you can do is to log in as early as possible. Inventory is limited, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis after 12 noon GMT.
Be prepared!
Given the speed with which we expect the available nights to sell out, it's a good idea to visit the site now and familiarize yourself with the hotels and locations that are being offered. Our recently redesigned site now has maps, more photos, and even destination guides you can use to get to know the sale locations. Knowing in advance where you want to stay will allow you to quickly select those places during the sale and improve your chance of getting what you want.
Time is of the essence!
The sale is going to move very quickly, so be ready to be decisive. Once you've selected your location and desired dates, you will be presented with hotel choices that fit your travel wishes. In an effort to give as many people access to the sale inventory as possible, we’ll only be holding your rooms for a limited time. Pay attention to the timer on the screen and act fast or you’ll risk losing them.
Be flexible!
At just USD 19.28 per night, all of the stays we are offering provide a great opportunity to get to know terrific new destinations. You'll have a better chance of getting something if you consider travelling to more than just the places you’re familiar with.
Two nights is just the beginning!
Once you've secured your two sale nights, remember that you can book additional reservations via the LHW.com web site to extend your vacation. Information on the 80th Anniversary offer, including terms and conditions, is available by calling 1-800-643-8881 within the USA & Canada. Elsewhere use 1-407-681-6134.
We are very excited about the sale, and we hope you are too! See you on October 1st.
Does anybody have rough idea about how much taxes and other fees will be? Also, I guess one will be able to see the total price (19.28+tax+fees) at the end before you confirm...any idea??
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Taxes and fees no doubt will be based upon the maximum, super-inflated rates that these hotels would charge.
badboy123 said: Does anybody have rough idea about how much taxes and other fees will be? Also, I guess one will be able to see the total price (19.28+tax+fees) at the end before you confirm...any idea??
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Taxes and fees no doubt will be based upon the maximum, super-inflated rates that these hotels would charge.
"Resort Fee Please note that, effective June 2, 2008, RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality will begin packaging all resort service items under one daily Resort Fee, which will include parking, Internet access, and other services and amenities. At La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, this will be a $30 daily charge per room."
"Resort Fee Please note that, effective June 2, 2008, RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality will begin packaging all resort service items under one daily Resort Fee, which will include parking, Internet access, and other services and amenities. At La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, this will be a $30 daily charge per room."
I'm probably going to pass on this one.
The locations that I've looked at charge a 15% fee so that would be about $60 bucks per night on the $400 room rate that I've seen for most of the dates that I am looking at. Quite a hefty fee!
dfly
Member
posted: Sep. 30, 2008 @ 7:07p
Does anyone else keep getting a server error message on the LHW website? I hope they are just doing some planned work on the site, otherwise I'm not too optimistic about the promotion.
Ugh. I called LHW to make sure there wasn't anything I missed on the website. As of this morning, 50,000 people registered for this offer. The woman on the phone said to act fast bc the rooms will be gone in minutes!!! Hope that's not true.
An hour before the promo starts, I'm already getting this message:
Sorry! Due to the overwhelming number of consumers currently trying to access this promotion, your request is being delayed momentarily. Please be patient, don’t get discouraged, and retry in a few seconds by clicking here, or by going back to http://www.lhw.com/1928.
Odion
Thrifty Member
posted: Oct. 1, 2008 @ 6:36a
I am having the same problem. The sale is supposed to start within a 1/2 hour.
MangoGT said: bippie said: I stayed at The James in Chicago this past weekend for $19.28 per night (2 nights) thanks to this promotion. Tax was only charged on the discounted rate so my final bill was about $22 per night including tax. Tax situations may be different elsewhere, but I'm happy with this outcome.
How was it? I'm staying there in December.
Good (actually, great at this price). You'll have a great location - just one block from Michigan Avenue and all the lights. You can read my full review on TripAdvisor.
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